Over-Ear
AKG Y500 Wireless
61Average
$70
Full review dataAKG Y500 Wireless vs FiiO EH13: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the FiiO EH13 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 86. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: FiiO EH13 - Outstanding overall at around $50.
Score breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
FiiO EH13 leads on 7 of 7 measures.
- AKG Y500 Wireless
- FiiO EH13
HearWiki score
61
86
Sound
6.7
8.0
Noise cancelling
-
8.0
Battery
6.3
10.0
Calls
5.8
8.0
Value
-
10.0
Price (USD)
$70
$50
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
New platform
FiiO EH13 (2026) against AKG Y500 Wireless (2018). The FiiO EH13 is the newer platform here: Top codec LDAC against AAC and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds USB-C, Transparency mode and Companion app.
- Y500 Wireless2018
- EH1320268 yr newer
What differsY500 WirelessEH13
- Top codec
- AAC
- LDAC
- ANC type
- None
- Hybrid
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Transparency mode
- No
- Yes
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Multipoint pairing.
Specifications
Y500 WirelessEH13
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $70
- $50
- HearWiki score
- 61
- 86
- Released
- 2018
- 2026
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- -
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 16 Hz - 22 kHz
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 16 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 117 dB/mW
- -
- Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
- 117
- -
- Bluetooth
- 4.2
- -
- Codecs
- AAC
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Battery life
- 33 h
- 75 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 45 h
- Full charge time
- 150 min
- 120 min
- Quick charge
- 5 min → 1 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- ANC type
- none
- hybrid
- Transparency mode
- No
- Yes
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- No
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- buttons
- buttons
- Weight
- 230 g
- 278 g
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Model code
- AKGY500BTBLK
- -
- Microphones
- -
- 5
- Mic sensitivity
- -42 dBV
- -
What reviewers said
AKG Y500 Wireless
The AKG Y500 Wireless is a lightweight, on-ear headphone that offers a stylish design and an impressive 33-hour battery life, making it a strong contender for budget-conscious travelers. While its sound is generally clear and detailed, especially in wired mode, the lack of noise isolation and limited codec support hold it back from being a top performer. It provides solid value for its price, though comfort and wireless performance may vary depending on user preference.
- Pro:Excellent battery life of 33 hours
- Pro:Lightweight and compact design
- Pro:Supports both wireless and wired connections
- Con:No active noise cancellation or passive isolation
- Con:Limited to AAC codec support
- Con:Controls can be quirky and unintuitive
FiiO EH13
The FiiO EH13 is a budget-friendly wireless over-ear headphone with 40mm dynamic drivers and hybrid active noise cancellation. It offers impressive battery life, LDAC support, and a foldable design, making it a versatile option for everyday use. App control and multipoint connectivity add to its convenience.
- Pro:Excellent battery life of up to 75 hours
- Pro:Hybrid ANC with transparency mode
- Pro:LDAC support for high-quality wireless audio
- Con:Plastic build may feel less premium
- Con:No aptX codec support
- Con:Controls are button-based only
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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